The smartwatch also offers Alexa compatibility, but it throws an error message every time I try to use it.

The music app requires a whole complicated setup process and doesn’t have any streaming services built-in. Outside of fitness features though, the Amazfit GTR 3 software is kind of a mess. Obviously, the heart rate information was different, but that’s because she’s in much better shape than me. After going on a walk with my wife, who proudly owns an Apple Watch, the Amazfit GTR 3 went step-for-step and mile-for-mile, providing virtually identical tracking information on speed and distance. The fitness features are also quite accurate. Additionally, it provides a lot of health metrics, from table stakes like sleep monitoring and heart rate to more advanced options like blood oxygen and stress levels.

It offers 150 different activities, which is obviously way more than I’ll ever need, but if you work out a lot and like to keep it interesting, this watch will definitely be able to keep up. In earnest, the cable feels a bit flimsy, but hey, you are trying to save money, aren’t you?Īlso, while I’m not much of a “working out” kind of guy, I must admit the fitness features are extensive. Instead, you’ll find a USB cable with a unique-to-Amazfit GTR 3 charger on the other end. As has become common for smartphones of late, the Amazfit GTR 3 does not come with a charging brick in the box. So what comes in the box? Just the smartwatch and the charging cable. The GTR 3 is water-resistant down to 50 meters, which should be more than enough for it to handle a few laps in the pool. The build quality is better when it comes to water resistance. They also feel mushy when pressed, and they spin when twisted, which is fine for the one button that’s a scroll wheel, but strange for the other. With these massive buttons, the Amazfit GTR 3 doesn’t look like a 2021 smartwatch, as much as it resembles the old stopwatch that hung around your gym teacher’s neck on the day everyone had to run a mile.

Speaking of outdated, the buttons along the side of the Amazfit GTR 3 are nothing if not prehistoric. Unfortunately, the display is surrounded by some pretty substantial bezels, which gives it an outdated feel, particularly with the clock markings around the edges. The crystal clear icons and the responsive touch screen do make you feel like you’re using a high-end device. Happily, the OLED display of the Amazfit GTR 3 looks pretty great.

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